Cosmo's Food for Thought

Well the journey continues.....I even had to spend 2 nights @ the VA because the pain was so intense.... I was released on Sunday the 15th and have been home since and am trying to maintain the status quo.....My MRI attempt failed yesterday as it was impossible to lie on my back for 30 minutes.....So we are back to square one......Physical therapy after 2 sessions have also been stopped as the pain only seems to increase........If this sound like a plea for sympathy, it is not!.....If you are prone to praying than I humbly ask for them......I still consider my medical condition as a minor 'bump'.......I thank God for all He has provided for me and my family.....I am struggling with the business not 'taking off' as I had hoped and of course this back pain which is limiting my activity at the 'Cafe'....... But my faith is as strong as ever!......I believe that God is still molding me to become a better 'man' and this is all part of His plan and that He w...

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We had a good week!......Sales were up from the previous week and I am able to stay on my feet for longer now as the meds are helping with the pain.....The 'crew' Stan, Kiki, Trevor & Barbara have really stepped it up.......Thanks to them we are able to move forward with growing this business......Stan has taken charge of cooking when he comes in & I even went on two deliveries today while they kept things going, now that's a switch!.......I really believe that we are getting close to making the Cafe sustain itself.......If you have not been in we have an incentive....Go to:  cosmoscafe2011.com & click on 'special offers' & you can print out the page for 1/2 off your total bill!.......We would love to see & serve you....Thanks for allowing me to share and for all your prayers and support....... Stayin' alive, stayin' alive.  Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive,  Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive.

We have had a few 'bumps' again this week....Much caused by my 'meds' making me anxious & 'out of sorts'......I seem to have lost my way @ times this week & concentrating can become hard to do.....For all that, I do apologize & can only pray that I will get better soon......The pain is a constant 4 -5 & jumps to a 8-9 @ times of stress....I am trying to make the 'Cafe' pay it's way but with all that is going on with my health, it only adds to my worry & concerns.....I am convinced that we have a great menu, have reasonable prices, have a caring staff, have good food with good portions, and we will even deliver!.... Yet it is still a struggle to pay all the bills......I have always used this forum as a way to express my life's journey & also 'let it all out' with candor & honesty........This is not easy to admit my failures and 'bumps' for all to see as I move toward my ending goals......I never was much...

Well another week is coming to an end @ the 'Cafe'.....It was interesting as always......Stan has decided to move on & I wish him well in whatever new job he lands at......This has moved me back to doing most of the cooking for which I enjoy, so no problem there.....Trevor is also beginning to step up & is cooking also....This will be great because it gives me a chance to get off my feet every now and then.....Ella Mae and I went to BJ's tonight and purchased 20 new chairs for the 'Cafe'......The ones we have are all challenged to say the least.....I originally had selected a wooden chair with a fabric seat, however EM with her practicality (that's why I asked for her to come along) led me to a folding white chair with a washable surface!.....That makes much more sense as while we are a 'Cafe' we are not a 'stuffy place'!.....We cater to hard working men & women who want a good meal in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere......No 'h...

It's only Thursday but I feel the need to thank everyone who has stopped in this week already.....Sam, Stacy & Ashlyn (Stacy's beautiful daughter).....Sam & Stacy worked with me in the 'Bagel Station' how great it was to see them and for them to take time out to visit....Sam did a little bit of everything there, but he was mainly in charge of our many deliveries....Thus I always fondly refer to him as 'Sam Sam the Delivery Man'!.....He was a great front man for us and really loved 'talking us up'......Another old friend, Mike, (aka Buda) also came in today and I got to remembering my 'fruit truck' days....Seeing these folks only made me feel so privileged to have worked @ those two endeavors....New names to try to remember Nate, Anthony Nick & Gabrielle......Also lots of new faces and satisfied customers.....I really believe that we have begun to 'turn the corner'......I want to make this place a success that is built upon pr...

We sold 124 deals from our recent 'Groupon' offer!.....That should keep us busy for a while.....We are hoping that this will bring in new 'folks' who will make the 'Cafe' a place they want to come back to.... Stan is back!....We all deserve 2nd chances & I am glad to have him on board again.....Business is beginning to grow & I am confident that this next few months will get us where we need to be in sales.....'Wild' Bill stopped in yesterday, he is a good customer who really enjoys our food & 'talks' us up....I am thankful for his support.......I have been considering opening weekends & maybe extending our weekday hours a little....This is just 'putting it all out there'.....trying to relate my thoughts.....Lots of things would have to fall in place for this to happen, but I do know that standing still and not recreating yourself every now & then is not healthy in any endeavor.....Thanks for allowing me to share ...